Samsung Galaxy S8+ vs Lenovo ZUK Z2

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display
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Multitouch
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body
Dimensions
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Colors
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
Card slot
comms
WLAN
Bluetooth
GPS
NFC
Radio
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Browser
Java
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3.5mm jack
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Main
Model
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Price
$239.00
Advantages
PLATFORM Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 - US model Exynos 8895 Octa - EMEA
PLATFORM CPU: Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - US model Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz) - EMEA
PLATFORM GPU: Adreno 540 - US model
CAMERA Rear: 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash
CAMERA Front: 8 MP, f/1.7, autofocus, 1440p@30fps, dual video call, Auto HDR
DISPLAY Resolution: 1440 x 2960 pixels (~529 ppi pixel density)
MEMORY Card slot: microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual-SIM model
MEMORY Card slot: microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual-SIM model
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Model
Lenovo ZUK Z2
Price
$379.00
Advantages
BODY Dimensions: 141.7 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.58 x 2.71 x 0.33 in)
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launch
Announced
2017, March
Status
Coming soon. Exp. release 2017, April 21st
platform
OS
Android OS, v7.0
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 - US model Exynos 8895 Octa - EMEA
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) - US model Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz & 4x1.7 GHz) - EMEA
GPU
Adreno 540 - US model
camera
Rear
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash
Front
8 MP, f/1.7, autofocus, 1440p@30fps, dual video call, Auto HDR
Video
2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, HDR, dual-video rec.
Features
1/2.5" sensor size, 1.4 Âµm pixel size, geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 9MP image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, Auto HDR, panorama
display
Size
6.2 inches
Resolution
1440 x 2960 pixels (~529 ppi pixel density)
Technology
Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 - 3D Touch (home button only) - Always-on display - TouchWiz UI
Multitouch
Yes
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Ion 3500 mAh battery
body
Dimensions
159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm (6.28 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
Weight
173 g (6.10 oz, 0.38 lb)
Build
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 back panel
SIM card
Single SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
64 GB, 4 GB RAM
Card slot
microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot) - single-SIM model microSD, up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) - dual-SIM model
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
v5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
v3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
features
Sensors
Iris scanner, fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Messaging
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser
HTML5
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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launch
Announced
2016, May
Status
Available. Released 2016, June
platform
OS
Android OS, v6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
camera
Rear
13 MP, f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, LED flash
Front
8 MP, f/2.0, 1.4 Âµm pixel size, 1080p
Video
2160p@30fps
Features
1/2.6" sensor size, 1.34 Âµm pixel size, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
display
Size
5.0 inches
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density)
Technology
LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
—
Multitouch
Yes - ZUI 2.0
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 3500 mAh battery
body
Dimensions
141.7 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm (5.58 x 2.71 x 0.33 in)
Weight
149 g (5.26 oz, 0.33 lb)
Build
—
SIM card
Dual SIM
Miscellaneous
Colors
Titanium Black, Ceramic White
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
64 GB, 4 GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
v4.1, A2DP, LE
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC
—
Radio
To be confirmed
USB
v2.0, Type-C reversible connector
features
Sensors
Fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Messaging
SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
Browser
HTML5
Java
No
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
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Summary

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ uses a faster CPU Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo) than the ZUK Z2. This is an important advantage of this model because powerful processor allows the user to perform multiple tasks easily.

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ has better GPU Adreno 540 - US model thanks to which you will be able to run more number of new game apps.

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ has more quality back camera which makes the Galaxy S8+ a better selection for those who want to get high quality pictures. The Galaxy S8+ front camera specifications are better than that of the ZUK Z2: (8 megapixels and 1.7 aperture versus 8 megapixels and 2 aperture). If you want to make selfie pictures of a good quality then it is an important advantage for you.

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ has 4K UHD (1440 x 2960 pixels) display resolution with 530 ppi pixel density which is better than the ZUK Z2 2K HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) display resolution with 440 ppi pixel density. It makes this phone a right choice for reading books. The ZUK Z2 device is easier to use as it has more portable dimensions in comparison to the Samsung Galaxy S8+: 141.7 x 68.9 x 8.5 mm versus 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1 mm. The Lenovo ZUK Z2 model weight 149g which is 24g lighter than the weight of the Galaxy S8+.

The Galaxy S8+ model is produced with a card slot. It's a pleasant advantage: you can easily extend internal storage and transfer files.

The Samsung Galaxy S8+ has 7 advantages and the ZUK Z2 only 2 so the Galaxy S8+ will become the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.